Russell Brand (born 4 June 1975) is a British comedian, actor, columnist, author, TV & radio personality, presenter, activist, and campaigner.
Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK for presenting a Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother's Big Mouth, and for his radio show, among other television series and award ceremonies. He is noted for various controversies that have surrounded him in the British media, such as the 2008 prank calls that led to his resignation from the BBC.
Known For
Under the Boardwalk
Mako (voice)
2023
Russell Brand: Brandemic
Self
2023
Catherine Called Birdy
Suitor from Kent
2022
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
Self · (1 episode)
2022
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2022
Death on the Nile
Windlesham
2022
Reclaiming Amy
Self (archive footage)
2021
The Wisdom of Trauma
Self
2021
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Self
2020
Four Kids and It
Tristan Trent
2020
Chasing the Present
Self
2019
The Fight
The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
2019
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2019
Russell Brand: Re:Birth
Russell Brand
2018
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2018
Roast Battle
Self - Judge · (6 episodes)
2018
Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
Self
2017
Army of One
God
2016
Trolls
Creek (voice)
2016
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
Self · (1 episode)
2016
Amy
Self (archive footage)
2015
Ballers
Lance Klians · (14 episodes)
2015
The Emperor's New Clothes
Self
2015
Anonymous: A Million Men
Himself
2015
Brand: A Second Coming
Self
2015
Hot Ones
Self · (2 episodes)
2015
Russell Brand: End the Drugs War
russell brand
2014
Our Colonial Hangover
Himself
2014
Katy Perry: Getting Intimate
Self
2014
A Royal Hangover
Himself
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · (1 episode)
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(1 episode)
2014
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Self
2013
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
Himself
2013
Paradise
William Carr
2013
Despicable Me 2
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2013
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
Self
2013
Norm Macdonald Live
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Last Leg
Self · (3 episodes)
2013
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Self
2012
What About Dick?
Dick
2012
London 2012 Olympic Games
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery
Himself
2012
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Willy Wonka
2012
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Self
2012
Brand X with Russell Brand
(13 episodes)
2012
Rock of Ages
Lonny Barnett
2012
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Self
2012
The Jonathan Ross Show
Self · (1 episode)
2011
Arthur
Arthur
2011
Hop
E.B (voice)
2011
RIDE THE TIGER
International Magic
2011
Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand
Himself
2010
Conan
Self · (4 episodes)
2010
The Tempest
Trinculo
2010
Despicable Me
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2010
James Corden's World Cup Live
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2010
Get Him to the Greek
Aldous Snow
2010
Russell Brand: Skinned
Himself
2009
Russell Brand: Scandalous
Himself
2009
Live from Studio Five
Self · (1 episode)
2009
Funny People: Live
Self
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
The London Perambulator
Himself
2009
Russell Brand in New York City
Himself
2009
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2009
Bedtime Stories
Mickey
2008
Britney: For the Record
Self (uncredited)
2008
Celebrity Juice
Self · (1 episode)
2008
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Aldous Snow
2008
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
Himself - Hijacker · (1 episode)
2008
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Earth Guardian (voice)
2007
St. Trinian's
Flash Harry
2007
Russell Brand On The Road
2007
Russell Brand: Doing Life Live
Himself
2007
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
(1 episode)
2007
Russell Brand's Ponderland
(12 episodes)
2007
The Graham Norton Show
Self · (2 episodes)
2007
The Russell Brand Show
Self - Host · (5 episodes)
2006
Russell Brand: Live
Himself
2006
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
Self
2006
Russell Brand's Got Issues
(6 episodes)
2006
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
(1 episode)
2006
1 Leicester Square
(1 episode)
2006
Penelope
Sam the Jazz Club Owner
2006
Cold Blood
Ally Parkins · (5 episodes)
2005
Blessed
Tommy · (8 episodes)
2005
A Bear's Tail
(1 episode)
2005
Big Fat Quiz
Self - Contestant · (3 episodes)
2004
Kings of Comedy
Himself - Presenter · (1 episode)
2004
Big Brother's Big Mouth
Self - Host · (90 episodes)
2004
QI
Self · (1 episode)
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (2 episodes)
2003
Cruise of the Gods
Woolly Hat Fan
2002
White Teeth
Merlin · (4 episodes)
2002
White Teeth
Merlin
2002
RE:Brand
(7 episodes)
2002
Richard & Judy
Self · (1 episode)
2001
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Self - Guest · (3 episodes)
2001
Loose Women
Self · (1 episode)
1999
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Self - Team Captain · (1 episode)
1996
Soccer AM
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Mud
Shane · (7 episodes)
1994
GMTV
Self · (1 episode)
1993
MTV Movie & TV Awards
Self / Host · (1 episode)
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(4 episodes)
1992
Have I Got News for You
Self · (1 episode)
1990
The Simpsons
Russell Brand (voice) · (1 episode)
1989
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · (2 episodes)
1988
The Bill
(1 episode)
1984
MTV Video Music Awards
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
1984
Question Time
Self - Panellist · (2 episodes)
1979
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1975
Match of the Day
Pundit · (1 episode)
1964
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
Self - Panellist · (1 episode)